Animals
Whale blowholes don’t keep out seawater
Whales’ blowholes aren’t as protective as scientists had thought. They not only can let in water but also pollutants.
By Rasha Aridi
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AnimalsSome beetles can be eaten by a frog, then walk out the other end
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AnimalsAre coyotes moving into your neighborhood?
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TechHere’s the summer science you might have missed
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EnvironmentBusy beavers may be speeding thaw of Arctic permafrost
As climate change continues, busy beavers are expanding their range in Alaska. Their dams could further speed the loss of permafrost there and promote local warming.
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AnimalsAnalyze This: Hurricanes may help lizards evolve better grips
Lizards have larger toepads in areas that tend to have higher hurricane activity. This suggests high winds select for those that can hang tight.
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FossilsAmerican crocs seem to descend from kin that crossed the Atlantic
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AnimalsViral scents? Dogs sniff out coronavirus in human sweat
Researchers train dogs to sniff out COVID-19. In the United Arab Emirates, sniffer dogs have already begun identifying infected passengers at airports.
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AnimalsTo figure out your dog’s ‘real’ age, you’ll need a calculator
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